USEFUL NEW ELECTRONIC DEVICES. You’ve been working in the library for a few hours, you step outside to make a call—and your phone’s dead. And incompatible with our charging station. Fear not—just check out our Elephas 2 wireless charger from the Reference Desk, plug it into your laptop, put your phone on it, and pretty soon you’re good to go. And if you then go home and want to convert some old VHS tapes into digital files (before they crumble into dust), take our Elgato digital converter with you. No software necessary—simply plug one end into your camcorder, the other into your computer. You’ll end up with a file you can save onto a hard drive or load onto a DVD. New life for those old home videos!
ADULT PROGRAMS
- The Kennedys: Part 3 of a Four-Part Series. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the birth of John F. Kennedy. On Monday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m., we’ll discuss the life, politics, and legacy of JFK with history professor Gary Hylander. Was it really Camelot? Prof. Hylander earned his Ph.D. in American History and Government at Boston College. He is a professor of History at Framingham State University as well as a program supervisor of student teachers at Boston University.
- Scott, Amundson, and Shackleton: Race to the Pole. In 1900, Antarctica represented the last major unclaimed area of the world. Great Britain would launch an expedition to explore and claim this hostile region for her Empire. A young Royal Navy officer, Robert Falcon Scott, would fail in his attempt to reach the Pole but in death would be celebrated as a “true, noble, gallant Englishman.” Amundsen, Shackleton, and others would risk their lives to reach the pole. Some did it for personal fame and glory. Others went for Queen and country. Bob Begin presents this program on Wednesday, September 20 at 7 p.m.
- Become a Volunteer Tutor. Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English? Program Director Ginny Steel is currently enrolling prospective tutors on five Tuesday evenings. The only cost is for a textbook (about $20). For more information or to enroll, call Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com. September 19 and 26, October 10, 17 and 24, at 6-9 p.m.
New! Intermediate English Conversation Group. If you or someone you know has a good grasp of basic English and a desire to improve it, join us every Wednesday morning in the library mezzanine, starting Wednesday, September 13, 10-11:00 a.m. Learn more about the language and American culture. For beginning English learners, we have a conversation group that meets two Fridays each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m., starting September 8.- Sleep Better Naturally. Poor sleep plagues many of us these days. When we’re not rested, our health may deteriorate and a positive, compassionate perspective toward ourselves, our relationships, and our lives may be harder to maintain. Join Kali Patrick for this educational and experiential talk to learn how you can use natural techniques to improve your sleep and the overall functioning of your mind-body system. Kali is a Mind-Body Wellness Consultant specializing in improving people’s health with more ease and enjoyment. Monday, September 25 at 10 a.m.
- Coding for Adults with Win Treese. Ever wondered how the software of the world gets made? This fall, the Wayland Library is sponsoring a short introduction to coding for adults. We’ll explore the basics of writing computer programs, key ideas in computer science, and how software works on our computers, phones, cars, the Internet, and more. The group will meet most Thursdays through mid-December. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library’s computers. Win Treese has worked on software in startups, industrial research, and academia for many years, including at Digital Equipment, MIT, and Boston University. He has also been a facilitator for the Girls Who Code club sponsored by the library. Enrollment is limited, so sign up now! Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., October 5, 19 and 26, November 2, 16 and 30, and December 7.
Book Groups:
New! Nonfiction Book Group. They say we’re living in a golden age of nonfiction (well, we say it). Be part of it with this exciting new group, kicking off Wednesday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m. with Sudden Sea: the Great Hurricane of 1938. Journalist and mystery author R. A. Scotti creates a compelling story and detailed account of the terrifying storm that unexpectedly ripped across seven Northeastern states. Books will be available at the library right after Labor Day.
- Cookbook Club Thursday, September 14, 6:00 p.m.: Fall kicks off with a classic—Mollie Katzen’s Moosewood Cookbook
. Pick up your copy from the library now so you can bring one of the delicious dishes to the meeting.
- Evening Book Group The first meeting is Monday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m., but copies of The Vegetarian
will available just after Labor Day so you can get started. In Han Kang’s searing novel, the fault lines of an ordinary couple’s marriage and family are exposed when the wife makes a seemingly harmless decision.
BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
- Upcoming Storytimes
- Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Sept. 12, and 19 at 10:30 a.m.
- StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, Sept. 14 and 21 at 10:30 a.m.
- Zumba Kids Jr.. Tuesday, September 26, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Led by Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio.
- Brain Building Storytime. Wednesday, September 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Storytime, parachute play, and brain building activity. Program led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families. For ages 2 to 5, with parent/caregiver.
SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS
- Drop-In Family Game Day. Wednesday, September 13, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Destress from the back-to-school rush and come to the library to play games! Spend quality time with your child(ren) and their friends. We will have board games, card games, and other activities to do with your children. For ages 4 and up, with parent/caregiver.
- Pop-Up Makerspace. Wednesday, September 20, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Put on your Maker’s Hat and join our new Assistant Children’s Librarian Carly Moniz. in our Pop-Up Makerspace. Carly will have several projects and activities set up for kids who like to make stuff. For ages 5 and up.
FOR TEENS
- Painting with Coffee. Wednesday, September 27, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Artist Sudakshina Ghosh will lead a workshop on painting with coffee. (Her art is currently on display in the Raytheon Room). For teens ages 12 and up. Adults are also welcome. Please register online.
Girls Who Code. The Wayland Library will hosting a Girls Who Code club again this year. The club will meet Tuesdays, from 4 to 6 p.m., starting on October 17, and will run throughout the academic year. The mission of GWC is to help bridge the gender gap in the technology fields. Girls will learn Scratch, JavaScript, AppInventor, Python, HTML/CSS and more, to build graphics, videogames, and websites. The club will be run by Wayland parent and teacher volunteers. For girls in grades 6 to 12. Please register online from the Wayland Library’s eventkeeper calendar.Parents/Teachers – If you basic computer programming skills and would like to volunteer to help facilitate this club, please contact Youth Services librarian Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net. We have room for another volunteer or two.
